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Ma'Kiah Bryant's Story Reveals The Systemic Issues the Media Ignores

Ma'Kiah Bryant's Story Reveals The Systemic Issues the Media Ignores

The tragedy of her life began long before the day she was killed.

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Zaid Jilani
May 07, 2021
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When 16-year-old Ma’Kiah Bryant was killed by a Columbus police officer on April 20, her death set off a furious debate that focused on the last moments of her life.

Was it necessary to kill Bryant — who was lunging at another girl with a knife — or was some form of de-escalation or Taser use possible? That discussion dominated the news …

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